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Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1940

Page

4

Police Recruit for National Defense Roles Across Nation

Civil Service Secretary announces a nationwide radio appeal to recruit skilled workers for national defense. Syracuse Police Chief Rapp agrees to inform patrolmen and others of open positions, including aeronautical engineers mechanics and shipyard inspectors, with emphasis on trained civilian workers returning to prior skilled jobs.

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Former Aircraft Inspectors Urged to Apply for Defense Jobs

Officials call for workers including inspectors, barrel straighteners, loftsmen, machinists, metallurgists and precision test makers to apply at once for national defense roles. No written exams required. qualified individuals must present papers at the Federal Building. Washington trips discouraged as 196 programs are handled locally.

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Large Nickel Steel Girders To Elevate D L and W Bridges

City and steel experts study swinging giant girders for the D L and W railroad bridges. Onondaga Street girders will be 130 feet long, 23 feet high, 120 tons. South Salina Street girders 110 feet long, 12 feet high, 100 tons. Temporary trestles may be needed. two cranes could be used for the larger girders if necessary. Construction aims for start of stem erection Sept 1 with work possibly through December. First item set for West Fayette Street near South West Street.

City End Steel Company West Onondaga South Salina Onondaga Street Mmin South Salina Street Little Bridge American Bridge Company Pitts Salina Onondaga New York Central Central North State James Streets Fiest West Fayette Street South West Street Onondaga Creek West Adams Street Frarnor Avenue

Old Watertown Armory Nerve Center of Test in Coordinated Air Defense

In Watertown and surrounding counties the national guard armory on Arsenal Street serves as the nerve center for a test of coordinated air defense. The Air Defense Command oversees 4000 observers across the state with maps, plotting boards, and teletyped instructions to pursuit aircraft from Syracuse and anti aircraft units at Richville. Two youths Francis Dinglin 17 and Quentin Gordon 19 were charged with grand larceny after a car theft linked to the case, with further reports of a stolen vehicle and gasoline theft involving Canandaigua police.

Air Defense Command Watertown Emery Liont Willis B. Beightol Watertown Air Headquarters Corp Thomas Walsh Syracuse Watertown Watertown Armory Special Dispatch Ten Af Uncle Sam Id Natiinal Guard Arsenal Street Lust New York-Vermont Lake Onterln Ogdensburg Daniel Charles Bertha Alice Thomas Samuel Robert Quaker Peter Sps Caltauarters Central Army Information Center Army Laken Canan- Gaigun Cedar Street WeePacelt Calvin D. Bingham Camillus Francis Ding Quentin Gordon Richland Francis Schmidt John Danforth Canandaigua Sylvester Easlick James Sekmuidl Boffalo

Driver Chooses Jail Over Parking Fine in Trade Court

Leon Welch 23 of 716 South Crouse Avenue pleaded guilty to overtime parking in Trade Court. He told authorities he could not afford the $4 fine, earning $11.50 weekly as a gasoline station attendant in Dewitt.

Leon Welch South Crouse Avenue Welch Jaffee Harry Ye Dewitt Palice

Watermelons Stacked at Police Station At Market

A disordered report states 35 watermelons were stacked overnight at Premier Market near Hillview Avenue. Police and market officials directed the owner to remove and secure the produce after a chaotic scene with customers and officers. The incident involved Patrolman Harold Kelly and Captain’s desk area.

Shadrick A. Scout Hillview Avenue West Onen William 2. Rapp Market Street Harold Kelly Charles Reynolds

Unity Urged By Parsons For Defense

Assemblyman George Parsons urges unity and strong defense in a Western New York Conservation Club speech at Victor Records Middleport. He argues the American people must sacrifice and act decisively, not wait for miracles, to save democracy and curb European devastation.

George B. Parsons New_York Conservation club Victor Middleport Assemblyman Partons Lake Ontario Parsons Rex Bay

Faulty Brakes Cost Waterloo Man 5 Rowett & Bud. 19

Waterloo man pays a five dollar fine after pleading guilty to driving with defective brakes. Justice W. A. Scommy of Lafashity presided over the case, following a collision with a state highway department truck driven by Leland J. Wheeler. Trooper Charles Stok reported the incident near Lafayette.

Waterloo Man Rowett & Bud Watering Tt. D Justice of the Peace W. A. Scommy Lafashity Sharles Stok Leland J. Wheeter Hammellion Street Lafayette

Lost Brief Case Returned to Owner at Water Street

A briefcase containing 35 lb something and valuable items was found near Water Street and returned to owner Elmer Parks of South Mate Street. He walked into the police station yesterday to report and claimed the case was found in an S Mill area. The article notes Otto Oakwood Park as a favorable topic.

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